With current methods, laryngeal tuberculosis is commonly misdiagnosed. Evidence suggests that stool cultures could be used in the diagnosis of atypical forms of tuberculosis; this is the first case report to describe the successful use of stool cultures in tuberculosis diagnosis.

In a meta-analysis of artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ) treatment for malaria, there is variation in the AQ dose administered under different regimens and fixed dose combinations provide high efficacy, highlighting the importance of correct dosing in malaria treatment.

E-cigarettes are being accessed by teenagers more for experimentation than smoking cessation and mostly by those who engage in other substance-related risk behaviours including regular smoking, binge drinking and alcohol-related violence.

Sweden, a country at a late stage of epidemiological transition, has exceeded the target of 25% reduction in premature mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), suggesting other countries at earlier stages of development may achieve this goal.

Sanchez-Mejias and Tay review recent discoveries that implicate competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs), or natural miRNA sponges, in human cancer. The authors explain how identifying ceRNA regulatory networks can aid the development of new approaches to cancer diagnostics and oligonucleotide-based therapeutics.

As the methodological aspects to a systematic review develop, the key principles behind them may need to be reevaluated to address more complex questions and interventions; for example, future research should focus on publication bias in qualitative research and the incorporation of a systems perspective.

The design and allocation of participants in a study could affect behavior and bias findings. However, the study design and allocation of participants in a self-reported alcohol consumption study did not affect drinking behavior.

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The journal is dedicated to the advancement of research and understanding in fetal, pediatric and adult congenital heart disease. It is led by Editor-in-Chief Graham Stuart (Bristol Royal Hospital, UK) and is supported by an expert Editorial Board which will continue to expand.

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It is the official English journal of the Japanese Society of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences, publishing research in all aspects of pharmaceutical health care and sciences, including clinical pharmacy and clinical and experimental pharmacotherapy.

"The aim of the journal is to offer an open access forum for the publication of scientifically rigorous articles focusing on all fields of pharmaceutical health care and sciences," explains Editor-in-Chief, Professor Toshiya Katsura in his editorial. Click the link to find out more and read the review on pharmacist-managed clinics.

This is the first journal to encompass all aspects of disaster and military medicine as well as pre-hospital, trauma and emergency care. The Editor in Chief, Dr. Eyal Zimlichman of Chaim Sheba Medical Center in Israel, is an expert in health care quality, patient safety and health information technology. In his blog'Building the bridge', Dr. Zimlichman's discusses the necessity for such a journal.

In 2015, the journal is planning two thematic issues, one focused on Disaster Response in Japan and another on Primary Care in Combat Zones.